"A lot of people around me are LSU fans," he told Smith. "I mean, dudes on my team, some friends, my family and some coaches. It was a big deal for most people when they heard the news.

"I feel like I really achieved something with this offer. It's DBU. If they're going to offer you at defensive back then you know you're one of the best in the country. It's not like some offers...it's just different because of their tradition."